Low-Cost Rabies & Microchip Clinic

Please bring proof of a prior rabies shot (a rabies certificate, not a tag) to get a three-year rabies shot. Without it, your pet will receive a one-year shot. Waiting…

Gifts That Give Hope Alternative Gift-Giving Fair

AWLA will be participating in the Gifts That Give Hope Fair again this year on Saturday, Dec 8th from 10 AM- 2 PM.  This alternative gift-giving  fair puts a new spin…

Baby-Ready Pets

Every year, thousands of animals are turned into shelters by parents concerned about how their pet may affect the health and safety of their new baby. Any pet can have…

AWLA Kids’ HOLIDAY Movie Night at AWLA

Register now for AWLA’s Kids' Movie night for children ages 6-10 years old. Movie night is from 5:30-8:30 PM. Registered participants are invited to attend in PJs and to bring…

$30

Introduction to Nosework for Dogs

Join us at AWLA for our first 'Introduction to Nosework' class! Click here to sign up. This class will give dogs and their people a chance to learn more about…

Home for the Holidays

  Give the gift of family this holiday season: foster a shelter pet through our Home for the Holidays program!   From December 20th to 27th, we are inviting local…

Gift-Wrapping for Good

Join us for your last minute holiday gift wrapping at Animal Welfare League of Arlington.  AWLA elves (aka volunteers) will wrap your gifts. There is a suggested donation of $3…

$3 – $10

Pet Loss Support Group

Our pets are important members of the family. They are devoted companions who give us their unconditional love and acceptance. For a pet caregiver, the loss of a companion animal…

Smarty Pets Series: Common Cat Behavior Problems (and how to fix them)

Do you have issues with litterbox problems? Maybe your cat is destructively scratching your beautiful new furniture or they're having some play behavior issues. Our cat expert, Teresa Villatoro, is here to help you understand, breakdown, and constructively address these issues.

Baby-Ready Pets

Every year, thousands of animals are turned into shelters by parents concerned about how their pet may affect the health and safety of their new baby. Any pet can have…

Galentine’s Day Adoption Event

Treat yo' self to a new BFF this Galentine's Day! On February 13th from 12-7PM, we'll have 'pick-a-price' adoption fees for all pets older than 6 months! What is Galentine's…

Kitten College Foster Training

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is one of the only shelters in the nation that takes in kittens from other jurisdictions. In fact, AWLA takes in just a very…